Features and Controls
3
Section
7
OPERATING SYMBOLS
Various symbols (shown here, with
word descriptions) are used on the
unit.
STOP
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
This Section describes the location and
function of the features and controls on
your machine. Refer to the following
Operation Section for detailed operating
instructions.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the engine manual
for detailed information about the con-
trols on the engine.
Trimmer Head Control Bail
Pull the control bail (A, Figure 3-1) up
against the handlebar (engage bail) to
start rotation of the trimmer head. Let go
of the control bail (disengage bail) to
stop the trimmer head.
Cutting Height Settings
The trimmer head (B, Figure 3-1) is
adjustable to an infinite number of height
settings from 1-1/2" -to- 4-1/2".
Trimmer Line Holders
The trimmer lines are secured to line
holders (C, Figure 3-1). Replacing the
trimmer lines is a simple procedure (see
“Changing Trimming Lines” in Section
5).
Handlebar Height Adjustment
The handlebar (D, Figure 3-1) has two
height settings (see “Adjust Handlebar
Height” in Section 4).
Plastic Debris Shield
The plastic debris shield (E, Figure 3-1)
protects the engine from all manner of
debris. The shield tilts forward for
access to the engine.
Engine Throttle Control Lever
Use this lever (F, Figure 3-1) to regulate
engine speed and to stop the engine. The
throttle settings are shown on the decal
next to the lever.
Engine Recoil Starter
The recoil starter (G, Figure 3-1) is
located at the rear of the engine and is
used to pull start the engine.
Fuel Primer Button
The fuel primer button (I, Figure 3-2)
allows a cold engine to be primed for
faster, easier starting.
Keyswitch
The keyswitch (J, Figure 3-1) activates
the starter motor to start the engine. The
keyswitch does not have an engine stop
position. Use the Engine Throttle Control
Lever (F) to stop the engine.
IMPORTANT: Remove key from
keyswitch when leaving unit unattended
to help prevent unauthorized or uninten-
tional starting.
Battery
The battery (K, Figure 3-1) cranks the
engine starter motor when the keyswitch
is turned to the start position. Do not
crank engine longer than five (5) seconds
per each starting attempt.
ENGINE
STOP
TRIMMER
HEAD
ENGAGE
BAIL
DISENGAGE
BAIL
SLOW
FAST
STOP
Figure 3-1: Features and controls (electric start model shown).
J
C
B
G
K
F
A
E
I
D
Before operating your machine, care-
fully read and understand all safety,
controls and operating instructions in
this Manual, the separate Engine
Owner’s Manual, and on the decals on
the machine.
Failure to follow these instructions can
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
